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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NHL playoffs begin Saturday. The race for the Stanley Cup begins with three Game 1s: Ottawa Senators ...
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Connor McDavid caps season with 138 points as Oilers clinch home ice, while his wife celebrates milestone ahead of playoff push.
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San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini closed the season on Thursday with a franchise-record-breaking performance, finishing with 115 points in a 6-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. The 19-year-old surpassed Joe Thornton’s previous single-season franchise high of 114 points, set in the 2006-07 season, completing a historic second NHL campaign. The […] The post Joe Thornton’s immediate reaction to Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini breaking his record at 19 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Few rivalries in the NHL are as well-known as the one between Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, two of the league’s most iconic stars. Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, has built a reputation not just for his production but also for his unusual eating habits […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby shares priceless reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s diet appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. It certainly wasn’t the prettiest regular season of all time. But that’s about par for the course for Edmonton at this stage in the season. We will have a new Stanley Cup champion this year, and Edmonton believes they have the team to […] The post Oilers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Connor McDavid has once again turned in an MVP-caliber performance. The Oilers superstar has clinched the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s points leader. However, the feat he accomplished on Thursday is truly otherworldly. And before him, it had only been accomplished by Wayne […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits Wayne Gretzky milestone that is just wildly absurd appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11) do not appear well-equipped to defend their Western Conference throne heading into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but when one takes a step back and considers context, they should recognize the clear threat this squad poses in the postseason. Leon Draisaitl is nearing a return after missing the last month with […] The post Oilers’ Matt Savoie goes off with hat trick in just 1st period vs. Canucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Vancouver Canucks had a successful 2025-26 season, despite their place in the standings, for a crucial reason. The post Canucks 2025-26 Season a Success for Critical Reason appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators to end the 2025-26 regular season. Now, the Ducks prepare for the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. For veterans such as Troy Terry, this is a moment they have been waiting a long, long time for. Terry has been with the Ducks through their tough rebuilding years. When the […] The post Ducks’ Troy Terry sends ‘excited’ message before Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Red Wings annual late-season tradition proved they never had a real chance to contend for the playoffs this season. The post Red Wings Annual Tradition Proves They Were Pretenders appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The San Jose Sharks regained relevance this season, and while they fell short of making the playoffs, they have plenty to look forward to in the future thanks to Macklin Celebrini. The 19-year-old forward has had a historic second season and looks like someone who will be a superstar in the league for years to […] The post Macklin Celebrini passes Joe Thornton for new Sharks record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Rangers had a chance to make the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs this season, but this happened and everything went downhill. The post Rangers Could Have Had a Chance this Season If Not for This appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Toronto Maple Leafs 2025-26 would be squandered unless an important development happens, helping long-term success. The post Maple Leafs 2025-26 Season Squandered Unless This Happens appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The nightmare Maple Leafs draft pick scenario with Bruins no one is talking about sportingnews.com
The Toronto Maple Leafs missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And they are heading into an offseason full of question marks. However, one player they expect to be back next season is veteran center John Tavares. For Tavares, though, his season isn’t over quite yet. In fact, hockey itself isn’t over. The Stanley Cup Playoffs […] The post John Tavares sounds off on plan after another lost Maple Leafs season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
At 6ft6, Chris Pronger had a superhero presence over stints in Hartford, St. Louis, Edmonton, Anaheim and ultimately Philadelphia. He later proved to be human.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are still reeling from the end of their 2025-26 season. Much has been said about head coach Rick Bowness ripping into his players after a loss to the Washington Capitals. There was a ton of focus on that from general manager Don Waddell, as well. However, Waddell also took time to […] The post Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell shuts down Kent Johnson trade speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Stanley Cup playoffs are set to begin on Saturday. The Utah Mammoth will face the Vegas Golden Knights, as Game 1 between the Mammoth and Golden Knights is set for Sunday. The Golden Knights head to the playoffs for a fourth straight season and eighth time in their nine seasons of existence. The Golden […] The post 3 Golden Knights-Mammoth bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tuesday’s season-ending 2-1 win over the Columbus Jackets gave Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals a four-game winning streak to close out the campaign. Ovechkin, the man who has scored the most goals in NHL history, is slated to be a free agent this offseason. While many have speculated he could retire, the Capitals legend […] The post Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin jokingly puts GM on the spot with demand appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alex Ovechkin is not ready to head off into retirement. The Washington Capitals had their season break-down day Thursday, and Ovechkin said that he doesn’t think he is ready to say goodbye to his hockey career at this point. The 40-year-old Capitals captain wants to make sure his family his on board with a decision […] The post Alex Ovechkin addresses possibility of stunning move amid Capitals retirement rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
